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Gulls were common in all sea-bordering lands (perhaps especially abundant on the cape of Bar-in-Mŷl, the "Home of the Gulls", in the land of the Falas[2]), and for that, they were often attributed to Ossë.[3] The Teleri that dwelt in the Havens were very fond of them, and their mewing welcomed Tuor to their land.[4] They were also known in Númenor[5] and Gondor.[6]

Their association with the sea caused a great sense of longing for the journey to Valinor among Elves that were not familiar with their sound. One of those was Legolas.[6]

In the story Roverandom, a seagull named Mew brings the dog Rover to the moon. On their way, Mew stops to visit other sea-birds, among them the "oldest and most important of all the Blackbacked Gulls".[10]